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Who ya gonna call: Jot down contact info for these Nashville resources

From flood damage to environmental health concerns, here are a few city resources to keep on speed dial.

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We ain’t ‘fraid of no ghost — but we are scared of flood damage, road hazards, and environmental health problems. We rounded up a few resources to answer the age-old question: Who ya gonna call?

If there’s something strange...

Drinking water problems
Issues with water, flooding, or sewer? Metro Water Services is on call 24/7 at 615-862-4600 for leaks, broken water lines, and urgent repair questions.

Animal collection
Submit a request via hubNashville or call 615-862-5000 for animals on Metro roadways.

...in your neighborhood

Streetlight outages
A flickering or dark streetlight on your block? Report it through Nashville Electric Service to keep your street safe and visible.

Property violations
Submit requests on hubNashville, including cars on your lawn, tall grass and weeds, junk and debris + more.

If there’s something weird...

Environmental health problems
If you notice something weird while out and about, Metro Public Health Department has you covered.

Think:

...and it don’t look good

Tree removal or concerns

  • On the sidewalk or street: If outside of normal business hours and it’s blocking a roadway, dial 311.
  • On a power line: If you think a tree is too close to a line, contact the tree trimming service at 615-695-7400.
  • Flooding: Contact Metro Water Services’ Stormwater Management team at 615-862-4600 and filter through the options for emergency and non-emergency assistance.
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